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On September 16, 2026, US-based Vantora (formerly UP.Labs) raised over USD 100 million in its first external growth financing from Silversmith Capital Partners, at a valuation of about USD 200 million. Founded by John Kuolt, the company builds physical-AI and autonomy businesses with industrial enterprises.
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- ebs.publicnow.com ↗Published Sep 16, 2026
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2026年9月16日，据公开披露，美国Vantora（原UP.Labs）完成超1亿美元成长融资（首笔外部投资），投资方为Silversmith Capital Partners，估值约2亿美元。公司由John Kuolt创立，与大型工业企业共建物理AI及自主化业务。